Baking Bacon for Perfect BLTs! How to Bake Bacon for Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato Sandwiches

[@foodwishes]

Check out the recipe: www.allrecipes.com/Recipe/255277/Baking-Perfect-Bacon-for-a-BLT/

[@officershrute]

It blows my mind that yours isn't the food channel with the most views on KZbin. You're the best!

[@foodwishes]

Thanks! You took the words right out of my mouth.

[@PinkeeLee]

he's very humble too! but you are correct, as is he, and he is the best. i have tried many recipes and the times and temps are always spot on. thanks chef. you are simply, the best.

[@zekeiso420]

+Food Wishes how modest

[@robertsyrett1992]

But not the bacon.

[@CLOWNBOT00]

I'd like to put something in your mouth and I sure as heck mean food.

[@foodwishes]

And yes...It is "TAUT" not TAUNT! Don't act like you would have known. ;)

[@michellemunoz4707]

That is some superior-looking "bakeun"! 👍

[@robertholtz]

I was wincing like Chief Dreyfus from the old Pink Panther movies every single time you said "taunt" instead of "taut." Imagine my relief in discovering your correction. A well-made BLT is one of the great true joys of living. Cheers, Chef John!

[@malazkm]

does your cookie sheet states sir la table

[@cookmaz1610]

Love you chef Jon. Your awesome

[@XdarkmutantX1]

It's TAUNT not TAUT

[@rosgembrun]

Yes. I love this channel. I am reminded I haven't had a BLT in ages. I do my bacon on a skillet, over a low flame, with a bacon press holding down the strips so they do not curl up and crinkle. I will try this method in the winter.

[@JamesMilliganJr]

Thank you so much for showing me how to cook bacon which comes out crisp. I have tried and tried, but your method is the gem. Mine was always "soggy", and I really appreciate this information!!!

[@MiguelAlexCantu]

I am convinced Chef John is the Bob Ross of cooking. Thanks for the video, John! :)

[@GrubRuffian]

That make-shift foil rack is brilliant.

[@hyypersonic]

"You are the Sir Francis of your Bacon" This is why we love you Chef John.

[@shellygoodtimes]

That's a pretty good idea! Can't help but admire a guy who knows his way around a BLT.

[@DevilArtemis]

Your narration is better and better with each video, its alot more enjoyable hearing your personality come through in your videos, awesome BLT Suggestion.

[@MissMarshel]

OMG! That looks so friggin delicious! Thanks for the tip on oven cooking. I would have never thought of that.

[@br0ken86]

It's almost lunchtime at work and i'm literally drooling. That looks like a great BLT, will have to try your baking method. Thanks!

[@jtjjbannie]

I am beginning to really like the channel!Aint nothing better than a BLT with fresh homegrown tomatoes!I have to try cooking my bacon like that!!!THANKS!!

[@MauriceBlok]

"you are the Sir Francis of your bacon" Love your videos Mr. John!

[@AnnaKaize]

That pinching technique blew my mind. Genius Chef John. Genius!

[@drlpipe]

All this needs is a side of sweet corn simply quick-boiled and served with butter and salt and summer-time heaven is achieved.

[@29bastet]

My life has been altered by this glorious video. All praise to the bacon gods.

[@GamingFoodie]

I have that rack. I almost used it one day to make bacon. You saved me so much clean up time! Thank you!

[@CowTaurog]

"Sir Francis of your bacon". Alright, who gave my dad a youtube channel?

[@grimTales1]

I just got that - doh :D

[@sirswift23]

Your mother

[@jalapenoheadbro3846]

Sir Francis of The Filth

[@fahdpar23]

+JalapenoHeadBro ey b0ss!

[@trudaroof]

I like the fact that CJ shows us how to cook "simple" things like this and not just 5 star delicacies. Every time I do things (EXACTLY) as CJ tells me to it turns out perfect.

[@sockhawk4675]

John, you forgot to mention that you need to have good bacon! I live on a sailboat traveling down the coast of Mexico and Central America...good bacon...smoked bacon is a real treat here...like caviar or prime rib...anyway...I did as suggested and baked the bacon (you have no idea how complicated that can be on a boat especially because the pig wouldn't hold still in the oven) Great recipe, thanks.

[@beatrizcarvajal5981]

best food channel on youtube!!!!! im following you since 2011 and i love your food.

[@Timinator62]

OMG, I always made mine Tomato, Bacon, then Lettuce...who knew I was making it wrong? I never realized my flavor was upside down....Thanks Chef John for setting me straight.

[@davewiser4764]

the oven is, by far, the best way to cook bacon. your sandwich is perfect. we fry up green tomatoes, zucchini, cucumber or whatever is fresh and available for a side dish. then add potato salad and or coleslaw. my all time favorite meal.

[@infin1ty850]

I saw the title and thought "Really? A video on cooking bacon in the oven?" I did like the technique you provided for the foil though, and that honestly made the video worth it all by itself.

[@wiggy700]

well looks like i am going bacon shopping tomorrow thank you john!

[@alisawooten8042]

A good tip for a baking rack, because I don't have one, thank you. ☺

[@jackpast]

Love bacon cooked this way! That foil trick was super! Also, never put bacon in the middle before. Will next time!

[@israelianbabe]

As a vegan in the audience, who used to love bacon more than anything, I can agree that that looks damn awesome! Love your channel^^

[@nicolagregson6054]

me and my husband have watched all your videos . your so funny and more importantly you make it easy to follow . thank you .

[@jorgealonzo8535]

Thumbs up Chef John for the technique but even more so for the "You are the Sir Francis of your Bacon!"

[@ITweeaboo]

Kinda wish Chef John would do more recipes that I could eat, but what ever, I enjoy watching his stuff.

[@rbwirth12]

It all looked good; however, I was most taken by those perfectly ripe, lycopene-laden, red-red tomatoes. There's NOTHING like a perfect tomato.

[@andrewesquivel4]

Chef John you're just flat out awesome, Not just for the bacon but in general. Bacon had an influence but not much :)

[@O5129O]

AMAZING TECHNIQUE, tried it yesterday and it awesome

[@O5129O]

Was*

[@TheKamakuraGardener]

Thanks, Chef John! It's just what I planned to have for dinner this afternoon here in Kamakura, Japan! 😋👏🏾👏🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@PastorTom2009]

AMEN!!!!!!!! My husband insists on using this dang rack and I HATE cleaning it!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you so much for posting this!!!!!!!

[@PastorTom2009]

Chef John that was my wife Kim by the way!! LOL Love your recipes!

[@HrothgarXII]

Does he keep saying "taunt"? Because I think taunting the foil would just make it floppy and insecure. Pulling the foil taut on the other hand...

[@SourLemonSqueeze]

You're my absolute favorite, Chef John.

[@GibbyDzUpholstery]

The most awesomest BLT. The sound always proves the taste! Should have made a mayo mix.. Always enjoy. Keep em coming.

[@jamesdooling4139]

I'm going to comment before I watch this video fully; always a mistake I recognize later, but thank the bourbon, not me. Additional tip: flip the bacon four times during cooking and glaze with golden treacle. It adds an amazing candied note especially if you, like me, like to salt and pepper the hell out of your tomatoes during prep. Candied bacon adds tons of calories I'm sure, but think about the happiness of eating. God, I love Chef John. Why isn't he on a television cooking channel? I could listen to him for hours.

[@TheFronkinator]

I love how everything you say sound like a question. I'm def gonna try this. thanks

[@wallywalnuts12345]

chef, I like your videos, as an experienced cook, always still pick something up from you. Keep up the great work, merci!

[@abunchahooey]

YES about the foil instead of a rack! Although the rack is much easier to clean if you spray it with non stick spray first, the bacon tastes much better on the foil! I don't even do ridges, I just loosely wad up heavy duty foil to create wrinkles, un-wad it, spread it, and place bacon on the wrinkles. The foil keeps some fat on the bacon, unlike the dry rack. My technique is like Chef John's! Yay, me!

[@winter2625]

Mouthwatering! And I totally agree about baking bacon. It's the best!

[@SanjuroSan]

Upvote for Sir Francis Bacon reference.

[@hannaheli2274]

I don't even eat bacon, i just enjoy his videos!

[@jillpiebest]

Yum! Now I shall go out and buy some bacon just to try this technique.

[@jillpiebest]

I will?

[@baseballman74]

wow~ the reason why you should cook "odd number". brilliant! now i got to make me a BLT. Thanks John~

[@shawnski001]

Nice tip Chef J. Have you ever tried doing this for a bacon "crouton"? Take some slab bacon and cut up into 1 cm cubes (or 1.5 if you prefer a bit more tender inside). Cook as normal until almost done. Drain grease. Splash with a honey garlic sauce. The last step just soaks up the sauce amazingly and creates little nuggets of awesomeness! No, I didn't think of this on April 20th...

[@mjms5756]

Great 3AM and now i'm hungry, thank you!

[@trenchcaptn8213]

Your channel is one of my happy places🤗

[@shawnski001]

Bacon wrapped bacon, smothered in bacon bits (home made of course.)

[@lc7269]

Don't forget a bacon side which was soaked in bacon liquid and breaded with bacon bits. Oh! And also with a bacon smoothie

[@shawnski001]

Lucky Abat But of course! And if that doesn't carry you over, a bacon IV drip is recommended.

[@glorialucia]

bacon jam on your toast!

[@rbettsx]

Is that one-sided toast? Pretty sure it was CJ who started me making BLT that way.. Two slices in one slot.. Really nice texture in the finished sandwich, and holds together better.

[@thedivaisin]

This is great. I have been baking my bacon for awhile but didn't get great results. The foil tip and temperature setting are what I was missing. Thank you very much

[@goodi2shooz]

you and bacon...perfection. and I judge my Bacon's doneness exactly in the same way as you do

[@kiltlvr]

Oh, man! I know what's for dinner tonight. I enjoy a bit of shaved onion and sliced avocado on my BLT. I like that accordion idea - thanks, Chef!

[@Selenassoto]

That BLT looks amazing!!

[@PaiviProject]

Hi Chef John. Good looking bacon you got cooking. I really liked the foil hack. Thanks. :)

[@MooCartoon]

"Head to Food Wishes for all the ingredients!" Ingredients: Bacon

[@seanmcquilkin1842]

Baking it is definitely the best way to cook bacon, get that balance of crisp and tender not burnt or fatty

[@sutterbreaux367]

You're the Kevin Bacon of your, well, Bacon!

[@sutterbreaux367]

You're the Kevin Bacon of your dancin' bacon

[@JadeXeno]

You're the Kevin Bacon of your chasing bacon

[@minime453]

I know a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy who knows a guy who knows Kevin Bacon!

[@cb2308]

I know that guy!

[@likeasambud9817]

god damn it, i was gonna type that :D

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

I've used a rack many times, but spray front and underside with cooking spray. Clean up isn't a jiff, but with a brush it isn't bad!

[@troyallen5806]

I love baking my bacon. It really is the best way.

[@doommaker9813]

9 slices of bacon is just not enough! 😜😝 I'm going to try baking my bacon now. Thanks, Chef John!

[@enargins]

Love this video, and I'm definitely going to do this! But one thing: I have to disagree with you about the order of ingredients on the sandwich. The tomatoes need to go next to the mayo AND the bacon needs to go next to the mayo. The mayo enhances the flavor of both, but does nothing for the lettuce. So the lettuce should definitely be in the middle. But, other than that, your video was great. ;-)

[@radicledgrl]

This has been our way of cooking bacon for a few years now. I wouldn't go back.

[@Aristocob]

CJ, did you get a chance to try Arby's "Brown Sugar Bacon BLT" that they put on a Kings Hawaiian roll? It was only available for a limited time and after my son twisted my arm I tried one and couldn't believe how awesome it was. I spoke with a worker and was told that they baked the Bacon just as you have done here, but with brown sugar added to "candy" it. Amazing! Great tips as usual. Scott

[@VonchkynProduction]

i find chef john's sing-songy voice quite calming

[@CookingWithClaudia0831]

This looks sooooooooo goooooood

[@AnalogX64]

I love this method and will try it soon. Whats funny is I shot some footage of making candied bacon using the tray you should at the start of the video I hope to upload that soon. What I do to clean it is, flip it upside down in the tray with hot water and some dish washing soap and scrubs right out.

[@madmaddi69]

That is definitely a beautiful BLT!

[@sporkboy082]

Thanks for the pro-tip on baking delicious bacon! I think I'll do just that with my bacon!

[@DaveH82]

Chef John, saving _everyone's_ bacon.

[@BlitzAceX]

LMAO MY VEGAN FRIEND RIGHT NEXT TO ME LITERALLY SAID "DAMN THAT LOOKS GOOD" Alolan Chef John is psychic type confirmed.

[@gaillaviolette6115]

Thanks for the bacon baking tip !

[@RU-HDD-4-HVN]

He has a nice tri-tip too....... ;^)

[@FarleyHillBilly]

The bacon baking beacon beckons.

[@sandraboyer9680]

I've been baking thick sliced bacon for a long time, delish.

[@Sannoon93]

chef John, can you please make panttone. It's my favourite part of Christmas and I'd love to see how YOU do it.

[@jeffinphx517]

You sir are a great American.

[@MrCoffeekelly]

I buy 16"x12" disposable wire mesh grill toppers and use them over a cookie sheet for bacon. You can get them for around 50 cents a piece at the end of the grilling season.

[@TazSilvercat]

I always add Cheese to my BLT cause yum

[@n0etic_f0x]

Godlike video I did not even need to watch it this is life changing, not even being hyperbolic.

[@palaceofwisdom9448]

Perfect timing, I have some bacon ready for breakfast tomorrow and don't usually make it (I'm more of a ham guy). That technique will save me a huge mess.

[@Flip86x]

I cook bacon in the microwave on a plate lined with paper towels. Comes out perfect.

[@Killmashine]

YOU: ARE : A GENIUS! ...how didnt i think of this

[@Agr8fullife]

Great tip on baking bacon! TFS!

[@powerequal]

homemade rack is pure genius. nice one

[@bangalorebobbel]

that odd number trick is the best ever bacon trick I've heard ...

[@opalprestonshirley1700]

Beautiful sandwich with fine looking tomatos...YUM YUM!!! atb Opal

[@thomasmackelly7685]

This guy is great. Keep doing your thing!

[@michaeljdauben]

That aluminum foil rack is BRILLIANT! My inner carnivore thanks you.

[@carteryoung2249]

Chef John enjoys the ooool' pull n' pinch method very often.

[@protocolofficer2629]

I'm going to try your baking method for an English "Bacon Butty". Which is a bacon sandwich on an untoasted bun or bread, with butter (butty) and HP Sauce. Oh yum but thanks for the splendid recipe!

[@bosser18]

If youre ever interested in a great Italian dish, look for Chicken Scapperelli, its what my grandma makes and my goodness its amazing

[@WalkerFilmsOfficial]

I agree this is the best way for BLTs! Liked + subscribed

[@concernedcitizen3651]

You are a true pro.....

[@AllySimply]

This is awesome and just made my day!

[@davidtopalian1]

This is the Sugardale method. But it's always better coming from you chef John!

[@SqueezeMonger]

those tomatoes look amazing

[@SaleenE34]

made my mouth water.. great job